United Way of Dane County Inc
United Way of Dane County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 1922, the organization mobilizes community resources to address systemic challenges across Dane County. The organization cultivates a community of care through collaborative partnerships with local nonprofits, businesses, community leaders, donors, and volunteers to create measurable impact and solve community-wide issues.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.9M
-6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.4M
-4.3% YoY
Grant Count
132
-2.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$86K
-2.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: United Way of Dane County mobilizes the caring power of the community to close gaps and open opportunities so all can thrive.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Youth opportunity
- Financial security
- Healthy community
- Community resiliency
- Health and education advancement
- Strengthening livelihoods and local resilience
The organization provides direct services including tutoring, academic support, housing assistance, and healthcare resources. They work across multiple communities within Dane County to address education, housing, schooling issues, and related social determinants of health.
Grantmaking
United Way of Dane County awards grants to grassroots organizations and local nonprofits working within their focus areas.
Ready to take the next step with United Way of Dane County Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Dane County serves Dane County, Wisconsin, with documented impact work in multiple communities including Belleville, Cambridge, and other areas throughout the county.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $21,136,618
- Expenses: $21,400,000
- Total Assets: $23,500,000
- Total Liabilities: $5,710,000
Workforce:
- 81 employees
- Founded: 1922
- Tax-exempt status: Since July 1951
- EIN: 39-0817532
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,898,523 | $23,454,609 | $23,323,648 |
| Revenue | $20,731,016 | $21,136,618 | $21,917,778 |
| Expenses | $22,058,486 | $21,365,560 | $22,111,289 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $262,410 | $242,446 | $88,315 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from United Way of Dane County Inc
By Youth For Youth (BYFY) - Youth Grant Program
UNITED WAY OF DANE COUNTY INC
Amount
Varies annually
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Micro-Investment Grants
UNITED WAY OF DANE COUNTY INC
Amount
Up to $5,000 per grant; $25,000 total awarded per cycle
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives identified include:
- Angela Jones: Director, Community Impact
- Ed Wall: Director
- Kiki Foget: Director, Executive (title partially listed)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renee Moe | President/CEO | 41 | $263,878 |
| Jody Bartnick | Vice President Community Impact | 40 | $135,596 |
| Nicholas Wood | CFO/Vice President Administration | 41 | $135,103 |
| Karen Burch | Vice President of Community Engagement/Marketing | 40 | $121,920 |
| Justin Hardy | Vice President Resource Development | 40 | $123,224 |
| Paul Kundert | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Jane F Zimmerman | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Tim Ryan | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Karen Timberlake | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Chief Shon Barnes | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Larry Barton | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Nolan Brown | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bryan Chan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Robert Durian | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dave Florin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Noel Gallagher | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Claiborne Hill | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Silvia Jackson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jeff Keebler | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mark Koehl | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sean LaBorde | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Barbara McKinney | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Everett Mitchell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Christine Negovani | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rachel Neill | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Lisa Peyton | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Corinda Rainey-Moore | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jay Sekelsky | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kim Sponem | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Adam Stevenson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Scott Strong | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Gisele Sutherland | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Sweitzer | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Pete Vogel | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Amber Walker | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Derek Wallace | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jesi Wang | Board Member | 1 | — |
| William Westrate | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Krissy Wick | Board Member | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way of Dane County has demonstrated consistent grantmaking and community investment activity:
July 1, 2025: United Way of Dane County Announces $22,450 in Micro-Investment**July 2025:** Announced $22,450 in micro-investment funding to grassroots organizations across Dane County
July 1, 2025: United Way of Dane County Announces $22,450 in Micro-Investment**January 2026:** Featured community investment story highlighting donor engagement
**June 2024:** Awarded $25,000 to local organizations supporting Harmony Apartment residents; received $650,000 grant from TruStage Foundation for housing strategies
June 17, 2024: United Way of Dane County Awards $25,000 to Local Organizations**June 2023:** Distributed $25,000 in micro-investment funds to local grassroots organizations
June 17, 2024: United Way of Dane County Awards $25,000 to Local OrganizationsThe organization maintains a Four-Star rating based on its accountability, financial management, impact measurement, and leadership practices.
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with United Way of Dane County Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities